The rentals from Airbnb hosts have supported 4,580 jobs throughout all five boroughs, according to the study conducted by real estate and economic development firm HR&A Advisors. Additionally, the study said that nearly 90 percent of Airbnb hosts rent out the home they actually live in -- not one that is only for renting. And, Airbnb guests spend more time and money in New York than other tourists.

HR&A Advisors examined Airbnb's rental data for New York from August 2012 to July 2013.

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